funlovincriminal 212 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Want to treat the 830 to some bling kite turning blocks. Going for ratchet, my questions are: 40 or 55mm? I've seen some yachts with the blocks suspended from the lower lifelines by a little bit of shock cord, is there a reason for this other than stopping them scratching your paint? And if this is best practice, do you need to buy ones with a becket? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I'd go for the 55's. My recollection of 830's is it was quite easy to flog a kite - impact load from which can be very high and wood probably stuff most commodity 40 blocks (especially the ronstAn ones) you can also reeve light sheets through the same block before removing the heavy sheet. The shock cord keeps the block off the deck for two reasons 1 - limiting damage 2- noise! There's nothing worse than trying to get some sleep in an 830 q berth after a Coastal party listening to the damn thing bounce about on deck! It accentuates through the back of the boat like a drum!???? Not good for the head! No need for a becket - go for the blocks with the hollow bearing race - you can just lash through that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funlovincriminal 212 Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 Boom! Cheers Scottie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JK 28 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Was a recent incident with two Stewart 34's where a kite block hanging over the side punched a hole in an "adjacent" boat. Keeping them up with bungee cord would stop this happening - although not insinuating you would be in to playing dodgems Nigel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philstar 62 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 hmmm reckon held up on bits of bungy would be a great idea nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sudden5869 17 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Has anyone got feedback on using Low Friction Rings as block replacements....? The Rings look great for barber hauler, cascading backstay etc... what about as a sheet block replacement? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 369 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Too much friction for constantly moving block replacements, especially with big turning angles. Also work better with no cover dyneema type lines, which don't make ideal sheets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funlovincriminal 212 Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 hmmm reckon held up on bits of bungy would be a great idea nigel Yes you could be right there Phil! Either that or just race with fenders out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kick Ass 49 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Yes you could be right there Phil! Either that or just race with fenders out You guys play nice on sunday! No more bumper boats. Meister will come out for a play on sunday if the weather is nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crocodile 0 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I had R...... 55mm ratchets and they blew up. Switched to H..... 75mm ratchets and they have been great for years now. Prop them up with 1/2 a tennis ball, cheap and cheerful but a bit finicky to install the pins (a few have "plopped") and they only last a couple of years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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